Sony DAV-HDX685 User manual

4-122-238-12(1)

DVD Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

DAV-HDX285 / HDX585 / HDX685

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

Caution – The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase eye

hazard.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation

opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,

curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources

such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do

not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the

like.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely

attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the

installation instructions.

Indoor use only.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This

marking is located on the

rear exterior.

Disposal of Old

Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable

in the European Union

and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that

this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human

health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The

recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

resources. For more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or

the shop where you purchased the product.

Precautions

On power sources

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long

as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from

the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC

outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit,

disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet

immediately.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear

exterior of the unit. Record the serial number in the

space provided below. Refer to them whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-HDX285/DAV-HDX585

Serial No.______________

Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom

exterior.

The following FCC statement applies only to the

version of this model manufactured for sale in the

USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC

technical regulations.

WARNING

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NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

ENERGY STAR

®

is a U.S.

registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR

®

partner,

Sony Corporation has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR

®

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

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About These Operating

Instructions

• The instructions in these Operating

Instructions describe the controls on the

remote. You can also use the controls on the

unit if they have the same or similar names as

those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may vary depending

on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a

DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-

RW/DVD-R.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for

North American models.

• The default setting is underlined.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and

other intellectual property rights. Use of this

copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital

and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix

surround decoder and the DTS** Digital

Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents

issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround

are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and

This system incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

TM

) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,”

“DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD”

logos are trademarks.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

DivX

®

is a video file compression technology,

developed by DivX, Inc. (Except for North

American models).

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are

trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under

license (Except for North American models).

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

About MPEG-4 Visual

(Except for North American models)

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD

(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED

BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED

FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY

MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE

IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING

THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,

INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES

AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED

FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://

WWW.MPEGLA.COM

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About the S-AIR function

The system is compatible with the S-AIR

function, which allows transmission of sound

between S-AIR products wirelessly.

The following S-AIR products can be used with

the system:

• Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround

speaker sound wirelessly.

• S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound

in another room.

These S-AIR products can be purchased as an

options (the S-AIR product lineup differs

depending on the area).

Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier

or S-AIR receiver in these Operating

Instructions refer only to when the surround

amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used.

For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an

S-AIR Product” (page 74).

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Table of Contents

About These Operating Instructions .......4

About the S-AIR function.......................5

Playable Discs.........................................7

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System.......14

Step 2: Connecting the System...25

Step 3: Performing the Quick

Setup ........................................33

Step 4: Selecting the Source .......36

Step 5: Enjoying Surround

Sound .......................................37

Disc

Playing a Disc ....................................... 40

Using Play Mode...................................46

Searching/Selecting Disc Contents ....... 48

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files...50

Enjoying Video Files ............................54

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound .......................................56

Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 57

Changing the System Settings by Using

the Setup Display............................59

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations ......................67

Listening to the Radio...........................68

Control for HDMI/External

Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................70

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ...........................................73

Using an S-AIR Product ....................... 74

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 80

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically................................. 81

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 82

Using the Sound Effect......................... 83

Selecting the Effect to Suit

the Source....................................... 84

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast

Sound.............................................. 84

Changing the Input Level of the Sound

from Connected Components......... 85

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 85

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 86

Viewing Information About the Disc ... 86

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 89

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 90

Notes about the Discs ........................... 91

Troubleshooting.................................... 92

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 99

Specifications ..................................... 100

Glossary.............................................. 102

Playback priority of file types ............ 105

Language Code List............................ 106

Index to Parts and Control.................. 107

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111

Index ................................................... 114

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Playable Discs

1)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

2)

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA).)

3)

Except for North American models.

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO

format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO

format

VR (Video

Recording) mode

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video

Recording) mode (except for DVD-R

DL)

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)

• Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD

format or Super VCD format

Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD

CD • Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD

format, containing MP3

files

1)

, JPEG

image files

2)

, DivX video files

3)

, and

MPEG4 video files

3)

, and conforming to

ISO 9660

4)

Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet

(extended format)

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD

format, containing MP3

files

1)

, JPEG

image files

2)

, DivX video files

3)

, and

MPEG4 video files

3)

, and conforming to

UDF (Universal Disk Format)

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4)

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

Notes on discs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform

to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files*, or

MPEG4 video files*

•DVD-RAM

•Blu-ray Disc

* Except for North American models.

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 9)

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system

due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording

device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for the recording device.

Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have

been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA

DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any

subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.

Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

About Multi Session CD

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• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first

session, only the first session will be played back.

Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with

the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will

appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even

though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.

Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers

designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

Region code

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

ALL

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Getting Started

DAV-HDX285

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/

green/gray/blue/purple)

•Video cord (1)

• Remote commander

(remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

For U.S. and Australian

models

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)

• Operating Instructions for

the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)

For U.S. models

• Setup Disc (DVD)

or

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DAV-HDX585

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/

green/gray/blue/purple)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote commander

(remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Posts (2)

• Bases (2)

• Screws (black) (4)

• Screws (with washer) (4)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

• Setup Disc (DVD)

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)

• Operating Instructions for

the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)

or

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Getting Started

DAV-HDX685

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/

green/gray/blue/purple)

•Video cord (1)

• Remote commander

(remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

•Posts (4)

• Bases (4)

• Screws (black) (8)

• Screws (with washer) (8)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

• Setup Disc (DVD)

or

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Getting Started

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System

For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position

(A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters.

If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move

the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up

to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).

The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.

Note

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,

oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.

Positioning the system

A

B

A

CC

Front left speaker (L)

Front right speaker (R)

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Surround left speaker (L)

Surround right speaker (R)

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Getting Started

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent

it from slipping.

,

Remove the foot pads from

the protective cover.

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Getting Started

(DAV-HDX585/DAV-HDX685 only)

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.

(For the front speakers of DAV-HDX585, and the front and surround speakers of DAV-HDX685)

Use the parts as follows:

DAV-HDX585

• Front speakers (2)

• Speaker cords (2, red/white)

• Posts (2)

• Bases (2)

• Screws (black) (4)

• Screws (with washer) (4)

DAV-HDX685

• Front and surround speakers (4)

• Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray)

• Posts (4)

• Bases (4)

• Screws (black) (8)

• Screws (with washer) (8)

For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25.

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

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• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 22).

Assembling the speakers

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Getting Started

1 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post

faces the front of the speaker.

2 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer).

You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions. Adjust the screw holes

of the post to the holes on the rear of the speaker (A, B, C, or D). The height of the speaker can

be increased by using the holes in order from A to D.

Post

Speaker

,

Screw

Post

Rear of the speaker

A

B

C

D

Secure two screws (with

washer).

Example: Lowest position

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Getting Started

3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post.

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be

connected.

Use the speaker cords as follows:

• Front left speaker (L): White

• Front right speaker (R): Red

• Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX685 only)

• Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX685 only)

Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has

two holes.

Speaker cord

Bottom of the base

,

Post

,

Base

Rear of the speaker

Top of the base

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Getting Started

4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord

with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

5 Attach the post to the base.

Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,

then secure the post with the two screws (black).

Note

• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.

Rear of the speaker

Color tube

Front left speaker (L): White

Front right speaker (R): Red

Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX685 only)

Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX685 only)

Base

Post

,

Slot

Projection

Screws

(black)

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Getting Started

6 Take up any speaker cord slack.

Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.

Fully-assembled illustration

DAV-HDX585

Adjust the length of the cord.

Secure the speaker cord by running it

through the slot.

White

Red

Front left speaker (L):

White label

Front right speaker (R):

Red label

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